Annual Report 2008-2009 Summary - City of Greater Geelong

Since opening in December 2008 the
$8 million Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre
has attracted tens of thousands of visitors.
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Parks, Sport and Leisure
Objective: To improve quality of life by providing opportunities
for physical activity and open space for reflection, relaxation, social
interaction and the experiences of nature.
Highlights:
The Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre
opened on Sunday 14 December 2008. The $8
million centre at Shell Road Reserve in Ocean
Grove was a partnership project involving the
City which provided $5.5 million and the State
Government which contributed $2.5 million.
This project has been years in the making and it
is fantastic to see Bellarine residents embracing
the new centre with an average of over 5,600
visits per week. This facility will provide many
more sport and recreation opportunities for
locals and visitors to the Bellarine.
The Drysdale Football and Netball Club
redevelopment was completed in October
2008. Commencing in October 2007, the
upgrade experienced a major delay due to
the discovery of highly valued archaeological
finds. The much-needed upgrade was funded
by Council and has seen an impressive
transformation.
Works included a building extension, new
kitchen and storeroom, new canteen facilities
and improved access for people with disabilities.
It will now be able to cater for the growing
population in the local area.
Achievements:
> Recreation facilities and reserves
upgrades including Western Oval,
Highton Reserve and Lake Lorne
Pony Club.
> Lara Outdoor Recreation Studies Plan
and Lara Recreation Reserve Master
Plan endorsed.
> Council’s aquatic centres record
membership growth with a 31 per
cent increase.
Future Directions:
> Second stage of Skilled Stadium’s
redevelopment.
> Completion of the new Leisurelink
Gym and Aquatic Centre.
> $8.2 million in 2009-2010 for
works on recreation reserve and
facility upgrades.
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